Lover of the Last Empress

This historical drama follows a young woman who enters the imperial court as a concubine. While she is initially a victim of court intrigues and the loss of her innocence, she gradually becomes more calculating to secure her position. After becoming pregnant by the emperor, she rises to the rank of empress of China. Following the emperor's death, her ambition and lack of morality lead her to govern the country through terror.

The film was directed by Andrew Lau Wai-Keung and is the second of 25 films he has directed, following Raped by an Angel and preceding Young and Dangerous. Produced by Wong Jing's Workshop and Win's Entertainment Ltd, the movie features a screenplay by Wong Jing. The cast is led by Chingmy Yau in the role of Empress Tzu Hsi, appearing alongside Tony Leung Ka-fai, Valerie Chow, Yu Rongguang, Yvonne Yung Hung, and Kingdom Yuen.

Released in Hong Kong on March 17, 1995, the production has received a moderate reception from audiences. It holds a rating of 5.7/10 on IMDb based on 387 votes and a slightly higher score of 5.9/10 on TMDB from 29 votes.